G2 Vendor Directory

Apple OS X Mountain Lion vs. Ubuntu

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricApple OS X Mountain Lion

by Apple

Ubuntu

by Canonical Ltd.

Overall rating4.24.5
Review count2212,412
Ease of use9.18.9
Ease of setup9.19.1
Quality of support8.58.6
Meets requirements8.89.2
NPS45.83333371.034775
Small Business46.4%47.6%
Mid-Market32.1%32.7%
Enterprise21.5%19.7%
Total page views2403,590
Total LLM citations1443,733

Apple OS X Mountain Lion

OS X Mountain Lion, version 10.8, is the ninth major release of Apple's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers, launched on July 25, 2012. This release introduced over 200 new features, many inspired by iOS, to enhance user experience and system functionality. Key Features and Functionality: - iCloud Integration: Seamless synchronization of Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Messages, Reminders, Notes, and iWork documents across all Apple devices.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Speed/Performance
  • New Features
  • User-Friendly
  • Easy Installation
  • Regular Updates

Ubuntu

Ubuntu is the Linux OS that’s made for everyone. Harness the freedom and creativity of open source, from laptops and workstations to servers and IoT devices Published by Canonical, Ubuntu brings you the best of open source, backed by enterprise-grade assurance. Ubuntu delivers a unified and stable experience. Ubuntu serves as an interoperable platform, from the desktop to the edge. Wherever you innovate, you can expect high-performance and the same rich tooling ecosystem. Through community and partnership, we ensure that Ubuntu is always at the cutting-edge.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Linux/Ubuntu OS
  • Open Source
  • User Interface
  • User-Friendly
  • Speed/Performance